What happened: New England held a players day off Tuesday while coaches started prep for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Patriots emphasis is fixing the QB center exchange to protect possession against a Las Vegas defense known for takeaways.

Why it matters: Drake Maye of the New England Patriots believes there is still juice left to squeeze, which points to cleaner operation ahead. If the snaps stay clean, New England can deny Las Vegas extra chances and control the game with steady quarterback play.